U.S. Makes First Venezuelan Oil Sale After Maduro’s Ouster, Valued at $500 Million

The Trump Administration secured its first sale of Venezuelan oil since its aggressive military operation in the South American country that led to the capture of the nation’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

The sale, confirmed to TIME by a Trump Administration official, is valued at $500 million. The official added that more sales are expected to be finalized in the coming days and weeks.

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“President Trump brokered a historic energy deal with Venezuela...